Taking over someone’s unfinished project can sometimes make the new owner seem like a glutton for punishment (ask me how I know). But in the case of this 1966 Datsun 1600 roadster, the project is laid bare in such… more»
Fauxrrari! McBurnie Replica Ferrari 250 GTO
Auto enthusiasts associate the phrase “McBurnie replica Ferrari” with the Corvette-based Ferrari Daytona replica used on the 1980s super-series Miami Vice. McBurnie Coachcraft also produced a Datsun / Nissan Z-based Ferrari 250 GTO replica. This example resides in Wheat… more»
Original, Unmodified 1991 Honda CRX Si
It’s funny how time keeps marching on. And not ha-ha funny, unfortunately. It just means that we’re all getting older, but it also means that the vehicles that a lot of us are interested in are getting newer. This… more»
ATV Trail Blazer: 1970 Honda ATC 90
I don’t get excited about three-wheelers often, but the Honda ATC 90 has to be one of the coolest motorbike contrpations ever made. The ATC really paved the way for the ATV market in the U.S., with its famous… more»
Ran When Parked: 1971 Honda Z600 Coupe
Not too long ago, I was close to pulling the trigger on a Honda N600 project. That dashboard-mounted shifter will get me every time. But my resistance to the project grew the more I read about how down on… more»
Rare Rotary Project: 1972 Mazda RX-2
A major project car, one that isn’t running, and one that has four doors? One that even has a $6,000 starting bid?! A 1972 Mazda RX-2?! Yes, even with those seemingly ill-suited traits, this is one highly-desirable car to… more»
A What? 1990 Bertone Freeclimber
Who is up for a Daihatsu Rocky, with a BMW diesel engine, and a custom body by Bertone of Italy? Anyone? Bueller? It doesn’t get any stranger than this 1990 Bertone Freeclimber oddball. Find this luxury SUV in Atlanta,… more»
Turbo 5-Speed: 1986 Toyota SR5 Pickup
As I’ve gotten more ingrained within the community of vintage Toyota truck and van owners, I’ve come to the realization that once you get outside the mudding communities, there’s a very welcoming group of enthusiasts who blend classic vehicle… more»
Time Capsule: 1979 Toyota Corolla
This 1979 Toyota Corolla was hiding out in an Idaho barn after being traded for a tractor a few years back. The seller acknowledges that the term “barn find” gets thrown around a bit too much, but that this… more»
Tasty Vanilla: 1988 Toyota Camry LE All-Trac
The Camry isn’t exactly on everyone’s cool cars list, at least a standard spec one isn’t. A lot of people blame the Camry for dumbing down vehicles, which is probably more a case of Toyota making them so drop-dead-reliable… more»
Cheap Ride: 1983 Honda Civic Wagon
At some point in our lives, at least for most of us, we’ve needed a basic car to serve as cheap, useful transportation – just a cheap ride. It doesn’t get much cheaper than this 1983 Honda Civic Wagon…. more»
The Last Passenger Pigeon: 1991 Nissan 240 SX
When you speak of Nissan (formerly Datsun) in the company of learned folks, and the subject of sports cars comes up, the discussion inevitably turns to the 240 Z. The original Z car, built from 1970 through 1973, was… more»
Solid Hardbody: 1990 Nissan Pickup
So many of these “Hardbody” Nissan pickups have gone back to the Earth that it’s shocking to see one like this 1990 model in such nice condition. Not only that, it’s the best spec out there with the SE… more»
Barn Of Abandoned Projects: Toyota Supra Package
Near my house is a gentleman who clearly likes Mitsubishi 3000GTs, as he’s got several of them strewn about his property with no evidence of recent attempts to work on them. I’ll bet he wishes he had a barn… more»
Better than a Suzuki: 1990 Diathatsu Rocky
If the winter we’ve had so far is any indication, 4WD will be a nice luxury to have. But if those $60,000 F150s are bit out of reach, check out this rarely seen 1990 Diahatsu Rocky. It’ll do just… more»
















